Overview
- The EU average diesel price rose to €2.23 per litre this week, up from €2.16 the week before, based on national price data compiled by the European Commission and analysed by AFP.
- Record weekly diesel prices were recorded in 19 EU member states, including Germany, France and Italy, reflecting a broad, cross‑country rise rather than a single‑market spike.
- The ECB reported energy inflation accelerated to 14.3% in August from 10.3% in July and highlighted larger refining margins as a major contributor to the recent jump in fuel costs.
- Italian ministry data show local variation with slightly lower fuel prices on national roads but higher diesel on highways, reporting average self‑service diesel at €2.338/L on roads and €2.419/L on highways.
- Because the Commission’s price tables go back to 2005, the current readings represent the highest weekly averages on record and signal continued pressure on household budgets and on ECB policy if geopolitical and refining‑margin risks persist.